Al-Safadi and Al-Shaibani: Jordanian-Syrian relations are at their best in decades .. Syrian blood is as precious as Jordanian blood

Al-Taj News – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Al-Safadi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in the Syrian Arab Republic As’ad Al-Shaibani, confirmed the strength of Jordanian-Syrian relations, emphasizing that they have reached their best state in decades, and that the history, brotherly ties, and shared destiny binding the two countries and peoples are stronger than any challenges or passing incidents.

This came during joint statements by Al-Safadi and Al-Shaibani, during which they addressed developments in bilateral relations, security and economic cooperation, and Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, in addition to the repercussions of the Daraa incident and joint efforts to address its consequences and guarantee the rights of those affected.

Al-Safadi: The world recognizes the importance of Syria’s security and stability

In response to a question regarding Israeli attacks on Syria, Al-Safadi renewed the Kingdom’s condemnation of these attacks, stressing that the whole world stands alongside Syria’s security and stability, out of its recognition that Syria’s stability represents a pillar for the security of the region and the world.

Al-Safadi said that the only state trying to undermine security and stability in Syria is Israel, driven by expansionist goals through which it seeks to deprive the region of the blessing of security and stability.

The Daraa incident.. Syrian blood is as precious as Jordanian blood

Regarding the Daraa incident, Al-Safadi expressed regret over the loss of innocent civilian victims, offering, on behalf of the Kingdom, deepest condolences to the Syrian side and the families of the victims.

He stated that “for us, Syrian blood is as precious as Jordanian blood, and a Syrian life is as dear to us as a Jordanian life,” emphasizing that both countries handled the issue in an institutional manner, through a security committee that met and agreed on mechanisms for work and coordination in combating terrorism.

He added that terrorism exists in Syria, Jordan, and all parts of the world, and that fighting it is a shared responsibility, highlighting that Jordanian-Syrian cooperation in combating terrorism and facing other dangers has reached its best levels.